[dave]

Hi,

I’m a carpenter/joiner and am planning a move to Brisbane/Gold coast next year. I have heard that I will need a licence to get working there is that right?

[Cliff]

Yes, to work as a self-employed carpenter in Queensland you will need a licence. This is dealt with by Building Services Authority (BSA) http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx

You will also need a blue or white card to ensure that you understand the safety rules. You can apply for this before you arrive in Aus online http://www.bluecardinduction.com.au/?gclid=CLGp99ax240CFRNhIgodGGBHcw

If you are employed then there is no requirement to be registered, it is only a requirement if you are working as a contractor/self employed.

[Cliff]

also from DIAC:

Queensland

Licensing is compulsory in order to carry out or supervise building work over the value of $1100 (including Labour and materials).

Building Services Authority
11 Edmondstone Street
South Brisbane Qld 4101
Postal Address:
PMB 84
Coorparoo DC Qld 4151
Telephone: 61 7 3225 2800
Fax: 61 7 3225 2999
Email: info@bsa.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/Home/Default.htm

http://www.immi.gov.au/asri/occupations/c/carpenter-4411-13.htm

[quincy]

Worksheet from BSA explaining what is required for licencing:

CARPENTRY LICENCE
Scope of work
(1)
Construct and erect timber and steel wall framing and roof structures.
(2)
Construct and erect non-load bearing internal partition walls.
(3)
Install windows and doors including framing.
(4)
Erect ceiling and subfloor framing.
(5)
Install timber and sheet flooring.
(6)
Install exterior cladding, fascias and soffits.
(7)
Install metal roofing.
(8)
Construct timber stairs.
(9)
Fix internal linings, panelling and mouldings.
(10)
Install door and window locks and furniture.
(11)
Restore and renovate doors, windows and frames.
(12)
Install fitments.
(13)
Concreting to simple forms, including install formwork, reinforcement and concrete.
(14)
Erect and strip formwork, including slip form and jump form formwork.
(15)
Incidental work of another class.


Technical qualifications
Any 1 of the following—
(a)
successful completion of either of the following courses—
(i)
apprenticeship in carpentry;
(ii)
Certificate III in Carpentry BCG30203.
(b)
successful completion of a course the authority considers is at least equivalent to a course mentioned in paragraph (a);
(c)
a recognition certificate as a qualified carpenter;
(d)
a qualification or statement of attainment of required competency issued by an approved authority for the class of licence.

Managerial qualifications
An approved managerial qualification.

Experience requirements
Two years experience, which includes experience gained during an apprenticeship or other training, in—
(a)
the scope of work for the class; or
(b)
other work, if the authority considers experience in the other work is at least equivalent to experience in the scope of work for the class.

FinancialThe relevant financial requirements in the board’s policies.

http://www.bsa.qld.gov.au/SiteCollectionDocuments/Builders_Contractors/Fact%20Sheets/Scopes%20of%20Work/Current/Carpentry.pdf

[dave]

Hi again,

Thanks all for your help on finding the links for me.
Cheers.